Tour the floating residences of DC's waterfront!

NEXT TOUR WILL BE IN FALL 2019 - SEE YOU THEN!JOIN OUR MAILING LIST TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE DATE

The Gangplank Marina Slipholders Association and the Port of Washington Yacht Club (located at Gangplank Marina) will sponsor the 6th Boat-Home Tour to welcome curious visitors interested in taking a look inside one of DC's most unique communities.

Few Washingtonians realize that Gangplank Marina is home to the largest liveaboard community on the East Coast. Visitors can check out 24 of the houseboats, housebarges, trawlers, and sailboats that people call home.

Some of the highlights include:

Is boat living "green"? You bet! Some green boats grow veggies on deck, compost with worms, supplement their crops with food from local CSA, and help clean the water with floating clam colonies

Can you raise a family on a boat? Absolutely! Some boats are year-round homes to families. Kids love living afloat!

Can you take your home on trips? Of course! Several liveaboard boaters love to spend weekends anchored at new spots on the river.

What's it like living on a classic yacht or a tugboat? Unique! Previous tours included a beautiful all-wood 1962 cruiser and a converted World War II-era tugboat.

Much more!

We love the Southwest DC neighborhood! Our neighbors in the 20024 zip code will be able to purchase tour tickets at a discounted price. Southwest is a wonderful quadrant that really has a small-town feel, even in the heart of the nation's capital.

Tour proceeds (after minimal expenses) will be used to support local charities in Southwest DC.